Plaquemine is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 6589 residents.. The poverty rate of Plaquemine is 26.4%, which is 89% higher than national average. The typical household in Plaquemine earns $51750 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 13 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 49.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Plaquemine, only 79% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Plaquemine remained 9.8%, which is 109% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Plaquemine, only 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 25% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Plaquemine is 90, which is 10% lower than national average. Median home value in Plaquemine is $160300 , which is 30% lower than national average. While median income in Plaquemine remained $51750, which is 23% lower than national average.